2026 is expected to be a big year for Ridley Scott, who is returning to the sci-fi genre for the first time in almost 10 years. Scott last directed a sci-fi movie in 2017, with Alien: Covenant, and he has since confirmed that the film will serve as his final time writing or directing an Alien project — he continues to serve as a producer on future projects, though. Scott’s new sci-fi movie, The Dog Stars, is now coming to theaters on August 28 after being delayed out of its original March launch spot. Scott has recruited an all-time ensemble to headline his new post-apocalyptic thriller, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley. The film is set in a world where a virus has wiped out most of humanity, leaving only a few survivors behind to pick up the pieces.

Scott has also worked on a few TV shows in the last few years that have helped expand his audience to the small screen. He began 2025 by directing an episode of Dope Thief, the Apple TV crime thriller starring Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura. After the release of Dope Thief, Scott returned to a producing role on the Hulu sci-fi series, Alien: Earth, which was written and created for TV by Noah Hawley (Fargo). A few months after the conclusion of Alien: Earth Season 1, FX picked up the show for Season 2, which is now in production and expected to come out next year. Before Alien: Earth Season 2 premieres on Hulu, fans are rewatching the show on repeat, which has led it back into the streaming top 10 in a handful of countries around the world.

What Is ‘Alien: Earth’ About?

The official synopsis for Alien: Earth, which holds scores of 94% from critics and 65% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, reads as follows:

“In the year 2120, a mysterious spacecraft crashes on Earth, unleashing deadly extraterrestrial life into a world dominated by powerful corporations and emerging synthetic technologies. As humanity’s future hangs in the balance, a young hybrid and her allies confront unimaginable horrors, corporate ambition, and the ultimate fight for survival.”

Plot details about Alien: Earth Season 2 are being kept under wraps at this time. The biggest new cast member announced is Peter Dinklage, who is famous for playing Tyrion Lannister in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones.

Check out the first season of Alien: Earth on Hulu and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2.

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August 12, 2025

Directors

Dana Gonzales, Ugla Hauksdóttir, Noah Hawley

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Bob DeLaurentis

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Mayim Bialik is opening up about what she described as a “nightmare” experience after trying a GLP-1 weight-loss drug. The “Big Bang Theory” star detailed the frightening side effects, revealing that after taking just one shot of the medication, she experienced severe symptoms that quickly spiraled into what she described as a medical ordeal. Mayim Bialik also shared that she experienced severe gastrointestinal distress.

“To say I had an adverse reaction would be somewhat of an understatement,” she wrote in a candid essay titled “My GLP-1 Nightmare” for The Free Press. “Cramping. Bloating. Full-body aching, as though I had the flu, and an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea.”

Bialik admitted the situation became so severe that she was unable to make it to the bathroom multiple times. “More than three times, I didn’t make it,” she revealed.

The actress said the reaction reminded her of a previous medical experience. “What followed was closer to an allergic reaction, the kind I once had to an antibiotic for a sinus infection, which led me to soil myself without warning and cancel a camping trip to spend the weekend on the toilet,” she wrote. “This was that, but for three days.”

She also described additional side effects, including “sulfur burps so violent they left me afraid to open my mouth in public,” as well as repeated sneezing episodes while trying to eat or drink.

Why Bialik Tried The Drug

Bialik made it clear that her decision to try a GLP-1 medication was not rooted in pressure to lose weight, despite years of public scrutiny over her appearance. “I grew up in the limelight, with my appearance scrutinized weekly from the time I starred in my own NBC show at 14,” she wrote.

The actress reflected on how her relationship with body image shifted over time after being prescribed medication as a teenager to “manage my moods,” which she said contributed to weight gain. By her forties, Bialik said she had developed “a deep sense of shame around my body” and “felt obese” at a size six.

“By the time social media arrived, with its fixation on being thinner, more toned, more surgically perfected, that pressure tipped into a disordered relationship with food that I have spent years trying to untangle,” she explained.

Still, Bialik said weight loss was not the primary motivation behind trying the medication. Instead, she revealed that three different doctors encouraged her to consider the drug because of her ongoing health struggles.

Mayim Bialik Says Health Issues Prompted Decision

Bialik shared that she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, at age 23. Over the years, she said she was later diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, dysautonomia, connective tissue disease, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), following years of symptoms that included “four unexplained hernias, full-body rashes and welts, severe histamine reactions to foods and smells, palpitations, hourly wake-ups for an entire year” and “crying jags alternating with crippling depression.”

According to Bialik, doctors suggested the medication not because of the “20 postmenopausal pounds” she had gained, but due to growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs may help reduce inflammation tied to autoimmune disorders. “I was exhausted from being sick, from the endless parade of specialists, from the diets, the protocols, and the promises. Maybe this could be the magic cure,” she wrote.

Bialik Says She Quit After One Shot

After experiencing the severe reaction, Bialik said her doctor and nurse told her that intense side effects are not uncommon with GLP-1 medications.

“This drug has a very long half-life; my prescribing doctor had told me to expect at least a week of this, if not more,” she wrote.

Mayim Bialik Was Told GLP-1 Drug ‘Did Not Meet That Bar’

Following the experience, Bialik visited a gastroenterologist, who reportedly warned that GLP-1 medications “are extremely disruptive to the body and should not be used outside of a specific, regulated set of serious medical reasons, namely, life-compromising obesity and its related health consequences” and that she “did not meet that bar.”

Despite the ordeal, Bialik ended her essay with an unexpected moment of reflection, admitting she noticed physical changes after stopping the medication. She recalled catching her reflection in a mirror and noticing that she “did not recoil” because her “second chin” had vanished and her skirt had started to sag.

Bialik is not the only celebrity to speak openly about difficult experiences with GLP-1 drugs. Kris Jenner previously admitted Ozempic made her “really sick” and “nauseous,” while Amy Schumer described her own experience as “horrible” after dealing with severe nausea and vomiting.

Former Disney Channel star Jake Short is further clarifying his controversial comments about now-ex Mika Abdalla.

“I made a disrespectful, juvenile joke in a clip that recirculated this week,” Short, 29, wrote in a statement shared via his Instagram Stories on early Saturday, June 6, “It’s imperative to me that I take accountability as I am aware that it was inappropriate.”

Shortly after Us Weekly broke the news earlier this month that Short and the Off Campus star, 26, ended their engagement, a 2024 clip of the then-pair on Short’s “The Sit and Chat” podcast resurfaced online. Fans thought Short appeared to disparage Abdalla in the footage.

“It’s not representative of who I am or who I was in my relationship,” Short stressed on Saturday of the now-viral remarks. “I continue to learn from this situation and work to show people the respect they deserve.”

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Hours earlier, Abdalla and Short issued an exclusive statement to Us regarding the podcast comments in question.

“We’ve seen a conversation around clips of us together when we were in a relationship, and people making harmful and inaccurate assumptions about our dynamic,” the exes told Us. “We were in a loving, respectful relationship for five years [and] it’s hurtful to see playful moments dissected in a way that does not reflect the respect and love we had and still have for each other.”

Us confirmed on Monday, June 1, that Abdalla and Short split after five years together.

“Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life, it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together,” a rep for Abdalla said at the time. “They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect.”

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Abdalla, who met Short on the set of 2021’s Sex Appeal, recently starred as Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s Off Campus. She is set to co-lead the upcoming season 2, which is currently in production, opposite Stephen Kalyn’s Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis.

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“I’m just really looking forward to digging deeper into who Allie and Dean are,” Abdalla told Us last month. “They both, kind of, have these fronts, these personas that are hard to kind of crack through. They are kind of stereotypes of themselves. But in the books, as we know, there’s so much beneath the surface of Dean, and there’s so much beneath the surface of Allie.”

She continued, “When it is time for our season, I’m excited to dig emotionally into that a little bit more, because, you know, we see Allie and Dean as their exteriors a lot in season 1. While that is fun, and they are super fun characters to play, I think as actors, selfishly, both of us are really excited to, kind of, like, get psychological.”

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In 2022, Star Trek lost one of its greatest icons. Nichelle Nichols played Uhura on The Original Series and continued to play this character over the course of six films. She was a Civil Rights legend whose work on the original Trek was praised by none other than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks to her awesome performance, Uhura became a pop culture legend, one who has since been portrayed by two other talented ladies: Zoe Saldaña and Celia Rose Gooding. Sadly, Nichols passed away a few years ago of heart failure. At the time, fans had no reason to be suspicious about her death, especially because she was 89 and already suffering from dementia.

However, last year, Nichols’ family sued the Gila Regional Medical Center for wrongful death. In a statement to local Albuquerque, New Mexico news station KOAT, the family’s attorney, Lisa Curtis, alleged that “didn’t do cardiac work on her. Instead, they discharged her home. She died seven hours later.” At the time, it was unclear whether the lawsuit would be successful. However, the family won a bittersweet victory and was recently awarded $13 million after winning the case.

Her Harrowing Final Hours

Fair warning, Star Trek fans: the final hours of Nichelle Nichols are pretty bleak. She was already suffering from dementia and a heart condition. When her heart began acting up, she was taken by ambulance to Gila Regional Medical Center. What she was experiencing appeared to be the symptoms of acute heart failure. However, the Nichols’ family attorney, Lisa Curtis, told KOAT that “They put her in an observation unit” instead of doing cardiac work on her or having her transferred somewhere else (like “Las Cruces, where they have cardiologists on staff”). Curtis alleged that Nichols was simply discharged and sent home, where she died seven hours later.

The family’s lawsuit was successful, and thanks to a recent verdict, they will be receiving $13 million dollars. It reportedly took the jury only a couple of hours to determine that the Gila Regional Medical Center was guilty of negligence. The lawsuit also determined specific levels of liability for different parties involved. One of Nichols’ doctors was found 60 percent liable, while another doctor was found not liable at all. As for GRMC, they were deemed 40 percent liable for the case involving this Star Trek icon’s death. This represents a major victory for Nichols’ son, Kyle, who pointed out that if a major celebrity could receive negligent treatment, the same could happen to anyone.

While this verdict may bring closure to Nichelle Nichols’ family, it will likely not do so for her legions of Star Trek fans. At the time of her death, most of the fandom thought that her passing was just an inevitable (if obviously sad) consequence of old age and deteriorating health. Now, this lawsuit has brought up the uncomfortable possibility that she might very well still be alive if she had received better medical care when she needed it the most. However, grieving fans may want to follow in her son’s footsteps and do their best to create something that Nichols convinced us all was possible: a better tomorrow.

Bethenny Frankel knows how to make a simple summer outfit look expensive. From breezy dresses to designer accessories, the entrepreneur has mastered the art of looking effortlessly put together even in extreme heat. Her latest warm weather outfit is no exception — and one particular accessory immediately caught our attention.

In a recent Instagram Story, Frankel posed in front of a mirror wearing a teal belted mini dress, oversized sunglasses and a quilted handbag. She finished the look with a pair of black Hèrmes Oran sandals, the designer slides beloved by fashion insiders and wealthy women alike. The catch? They retail for around $900. Luckily, Amazon has a remarkably similar lookalike for just $26.

Get the Kidmi Dressy Slip On Sandals for $26 (Was $40) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

If you’ve admired the iconic H-style sandal silhouette but couldn’t justify the luxury price tag, the Kidmi Dressy Slip-On Sandals deliver a very similar aesthetic for a fraction of the cost. Available in black, white, brown, raffia and several other colors, the sandals feature the same sleek cutout-inspired upper, flat sole and easy slip-on design that make the designer version so recognizable.

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Beyond the look, they’re also practical for everyday summer wear. The lightweight construction makes them easy to pack for vacations, while the simple design pairs effortlessly with everything from linen dresses and denim shorts to wide-leg pants and swimsuits. It’s exactly the kind of versatile sandal that earns a permanent spot by the front door.

Amazon shoppers are equally impressed. One reviewer called them the “ultimate secret weapon” because they “blend seamlessly with almost any outfit.” Another praised the “designer look” that appears “so expensive.” That’s exactly why this style continues to be so popular year after year. It instantly elevates an outfit without demanding much styling effort.

The black version feels especially reminiscent of Bethenny’s pair, but the raffia option offers a fun seasonal twist, while brown and white work beautifully with summer neutrals. No matter which color you choose, the overall effect feels far more expensive than the price tag suggests.

At just $26, these sandals capture the same rich-girl summer energy as Bethenny’s designer pair — while still leaving plenty of room in the budget for the rest of your warm-weather wardrobe.

Get the Kidmi Dressy Slip On Sandals for $26 (Was $40) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from Kidmi here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Victoria Beckham has long mastered the art of looking expensive without trying too hard, and her latest vacation outfit might be her chicest summer look yet. Rich-girl vacation style is everywhere right now, but Beckham proved the easiest way to capture the trend is with one simple staple: sleek brown slide sandals. Even better? You […]

Funny Marco and his daughter, Island, have internet users crackin’ UP at their recent swim session.

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Funny Marco & His Daughter Island Have Internet Users Crackin’ UP At Their Recent Swim Session

On Saturday, June 6, Funny Marco took to his Instagram feed to share a video of himself and his daughter, Island, in a pool. In the clip, he showed Island trying to hold her breath while under the water. Ultimately, she was only able to hold hers for 2 seconds before she gave up. Then, Marco proceeded by telling Island to count as he went under the water.

Ultimately, the clip concluded with Island hilariously abandoning her job.

“Somebody said we argue like we siblings,” Marco captioned the footage.

Check it out below.

Internet Users Crackin’ UP At Their Recent Swim Session

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, crackin’ UP at Island and Funny Marco’s recent swim session.

Funny Marco & His Daughter Island Have Had Internet Users Crackin’ UP At Them Before

As The Shade Room previously reported, back in July 2025, Island and Funny Marco also had internet users in stitches. At the time, the pair was doing a ‘fit check but Island ultimately stole the show, and things culminated in her asking Marco a hilariously unexpected question.

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“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Drew Sidora recently avoided a court-ordered eviction amid her messy divorce from Ralph Pittman. Now, after multiple allegations from both parties, she’s opening up not only about her separation, but the “RHOA” star is also revealing whether she’ll ever marry again.

This comes as season 17 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is still ongoing, with Sidora at the center of much of the drama.

Sidora interviewed with TMZ in June 2026 as she was leaving the Riviere Agency’s Swim & Resort Day in New York City . The reporter asked how she felt about the order for her to vacate her home being thrown out. The “RHOA” star said, “Oh my God. You know, it’s an ongoing process.”

After that, the mom of three stated that she trusts the court system to “do their job,” before confirming that her divorce from Pittman is not yet finalized despite being in the works for three years. According to her, “I’m just trusting the process. You guys have seen the headlines; it’s been devastating, but I’m very hopeful. We are back on track.”

The reporter then asked Sidora if she would be open to moving or if Pittman would consider doing the same. She responded, “I can’t really talk about it, but I just want what’s fair.” Sidora went on to say that she no longer wants to fight her estranged husband.

Drew Isn’t Ruling Out Remarrying

Toward the end of the TMZ interview, Sidora was asked whether she would consider remarrying or if she feels it’s too soon. Notably, this came after the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star had begun taking photos with fans.

According to the 41-year-old, “Listen, never say never. That’s why, like, I’m still embracing, I’m still in the gown. I’m still a wife, I’mma always be a wife. It might be bloodied up, the marriage may have died.” In the end, she teased her upcoming single, “How Does It Feel,” which will be released on June 7 to coincide with episode 10 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 17.

‘RHOA’ Fans Are Reacting To Drew Sidora And Her Years-Long Divorce

Sidora has become a fan favorite on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” in recent years. This is so much the case that she was the only cast member to survive the reboot ahead of the show’s 16th season. Because viewers watched the fallout of their relationship play out, many are reacting to her latest comments.

One person said on X, “3 years of divorce proceedings and they STILL live together. RHOA didn’t need writers; they just needed a lawyer.” Someone else wrote, “Ngl Drew is carrying when it comes to storyline, I love her pretty self.”

Another “RHOA” fan reacted, saying, “That judge was crazy for even ordering her to leave her children in the first place!” A different X user stated, “Divorce + eviction threats? That’s a nightmare. Drew has been through a lot publicly. Wishing her stability and peace. Everyone deserves a safe place.”

Lastly, someone else chimed in, “Just what I originally thought Ralph and his team were behind that smear campaign.”

Drew Was Initially Supposed To Be Out Of The Home In May

TMZ reported in April 2026 that a judge had ordered Sidora to vacate her home amid her contentious divorce from Pittman. Specifically, she had until May 31, and the judge made the decision due to “current financial circumstances of the parties.”

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star then stated that she may face homelessness due to the ruling. She claimed that May 31 was too soon a date to find a new residence on such short notice. Additionally, regarding their ongoing divorce, Pittman was recently awarded primary physical custody of their children during the school year.

This new parenting plan, which begins in August, will allow Sidora to have time with them on alternating weekends.

Bravo Recently Released The ‘RHOA’ Season 17 Midseason Trailer

Season 17 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” premiered in April. Now, after what many viewers have called a return to form, Bravo has released the midseason trailer for the show. In it, the feud between Sidora and newbie K. Michelle appears to be front and center.

Additionally, the trailer teases the upcoming international cast trip to Scotland, including a ‘Traitors” themed dinner as well as an appearance by “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Gizelle Bryant.

New episodes of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” air on Sunday nights.

Roommates, Chris Brown and Diamond Brown are back in legal headlines after a new custody filing has sparked tension between the two. While things initially seemed centered around co-parenting arrangements for their daughter, Lovely Symphani Brown, new court moves from both sides have shifted the conversation into a much more contested back-and-forth.

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Diamond Brown Seeks Sole Custody Of Daughter Lovely In Court Filing

According to TMZ, Diamond Brown recently filed documents in Los Angeles requesting sole legal and physical custody of the couple’s 4-year-old daughter. In her filing, she also proposed that Chris Brown be granted visitation rights, marking a significant request in the ongoing custody discussions surrounding Lovely. The filing reportedly also included a request for Chris to cover her legal fees as the case moves forward.

Chris Brown Pushes For Joint Custody In Response

Chris Brown has since responded with a different stance, pushing back against the request for sole custody. In his filing, the singer is asking the court to award joint legal and physical custody of their daughter instead, signaling his desire to remain equally involved in decision-making and parenting time. Chris is also requesting that each party be responsible for their own legal expenses, directly countering Diamond’s earlier request that he cover her fees as the custody dispute continues to unfold.

Fans Debate The Situation In The Comments

One Instagram user, @breezylaboy, commented, “Man I never wanna have conflict about my child with nobody“

This Instagram user @_lizmariee claimed, “Diamond and Jada the same person just different fonts“

And, Instagram user @touchof_ray added, “Y’all gotta let this men be dads man. He hurt you not that baby.“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @nlv3a shared, “😬 gotta be careful who you choose to bring another life into the world with“

While Instagram user @sophisticatedqueen1 joked, “Chris said, ‘Never a right time to say goodbye’ 😂😂😂😂”

Finally, Instagram user @tamikanewhouse wrote, “Yall be commenting like yall know these folks business 😂”

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